The Walking Dead

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Season 4
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 31, 2010
Season #: 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1147 Ratings

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  1. jimmyking33
    Nov 6, 2013
    5
    All I can say is I cannot wait until they get to the half point and leave it on a cliff hanger so I can be excited to watch the next episodes in the spring
  2. ahnehnois
    Mar 16, 2014
    8
    I've been enjoying TWD this season. The new showrunner has isolated the successful elements of the show: unconventional pairings of cast members, long doses of suspense interspersed with dynamic action, and aesthetically pleasing cinematography and locations. Without fail, every episode has been tense and high-energy (even the more intimate character studies), and there have been someI've been enjoying TWD this season. The new showrunner has isolated the successful elements of the show: unconventional pairings of cast members, long doses of suspense interspersed with dynamic action, and aesthetically pleasing cinematography and locations. Without fail, every episode has been tense and high-energy (even the more intimate character studies), and there have been some really excellent showcases of technical film-making.

    The Governor's return is probably the lamest element, but even he has improved from his waffling nonsensical origins to at least become a credible villain. The season's second half splits the party, with small-scale stories for each apparently random grouping of survivors. It provides an opportunity to get to know the characters, and the cast have shined. The nonsensical choices they always seems to be making have been reigned in a little bit, and most of the really irritating characters are dead by now. Yes, there are multiple significant characters killed off this season, but their deaths are done dramatically well.

    A few new cast have been introduced, presumably prefacing the upcoming spinoff series, but not much has happened with them. Only a few episodes remain at this point, but this season is well worth watching, and with the same showrunner being retained for next season (an achievement given the show's tumultuous leadership situation), there is every reason to keep following it or to get on board.    … Expand
  3. rjdude13
    Mar 2, 2014
    10
    It's the #1 show on TV for a reason. The Walking Dead continues to be my favorite show of all of TV. Amazing acting, great story telling, and edge of your seat action. The Walking Dead is the best show on TV PERIOD!!
  4. rklem
    Mar 18, 2014
    8
    It's very difficult to write a review for a TV show's season that is very close to it's end, 2 episodes away in this case, especially when the season has not offered too much.

    The first half of the season was quite uplifting but proved to be extremely boring until the very last episode of the first half with the Governor. The boring first half was easily worth all of the build-up to    It's very difficult to write a review for a TV show's season that is very close to it's end, 2 episodes away in this case, especially when the season has not offered too much.

    The first half of the season was quite uplifting but proved to be extremely boring until the very last episode of the first half with the Governor. The boring first half was easily worth all of the build-up to that episode so I can't complain all that much, but the second half has been really different.

    For the first time in the show since it's inception, the characters are not together. And that's not my complaint because it's very important to the story, but the way that they go about this separation in the show itself, the style if you will, is not something I like. Each episode is centered on a small group making their way to a hopeful salvation, but I would much rather see bits of each groups struggles rather than watch 45 minutes worth of stale character development with maybe 5 minutes of actual action. I just feel that this half of the season is very drawn out, when there is a lot of fat that could be cut off the episodes to make way for different kinds of character developments.

    I can't complain much because I understand that this is a build-up to something big because I know that The Walking Dead could never disappoint its huge fan base, and I'm sure it would turn my score into a 10/10, but for now it feels very dry and stale.

    I will say though that the episode on March 16th is what saves this score from being any worse. I don't want to give anything away but that gut-wrenching episode was the best episode in this half of the season so far. For now I give this season an 8/10 and hopefully the rest of the season won't disappoint us.    … Expand
  5. kungfubattle
    May 27, 2014
    6
    As a fan of the series, the first half was disappointing to say the least. It was slow, uninteresting, and actually made me fall asleep at times. So 1/10 for the first half. Now the second half: Amazing!!! After 3.5 seasons we finally see some real character development. Then theres that kick a## finale. Don't let the first half discourage you: watch it.
  6. InferiousGamer
    Jul 6, 2014
    9
    Yet again another great season of The Walking Dead! The first half of the season was very suspenseful as many challenges hit the survivors. Unfortunately the 2nd half of the season wasn't too eventful until the last couple episodes. 8.5/10
  7. Nareth
    Jul 14, 2014
    10
    I don't understand why The Walking Dead has yet to be nominated for any acting or best show emmys!!! The show, while gory and gruesome to some viewers is easily my favorite TV show. The writing is superb, the acting is very good and should at least win a few awards. Yes, they've been nodded at for special effects, but come on, this show is not just a gut fest(like most people think it is).I don't understand why The Walking Dead has yet to be nominated for any acting or best show emmys!!! The show, while gory and gruesome to some viewers is easily my favorite TV show. The writing is superb, the acting is very good and should at least win a few awards. Yes, they've been nodded at for special effects, but come on, this show is not just a gut fest(like most people think it is). The writing focuses on great topics like what makes us human, and how do we keep our humanity, etc. WHY ARE THEY NOT ROLLING IN EMMYS!!!!… Expand
  8. MorbidPig
    Aug 19, 2014
    8
    With solid writing, beautiful cinematography, and great acting all around, the fourth season of The Walking Dead further proves that the series is one of the greatest additions to the zombie genre.
  9. ZeroNihilism
    Sep 23, 2014
    6
    #KillKarl

    Never have I longed to have a character killed off in a series. Karl is hateful; While he isn't the worst of society his character is infected with the worst on his way to tedium.
  10. xdhollywood
    Oct 7, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This season is quite lame. Almost nothing big and exciting happens at all. About 4 deaths that were memorable and almost nothing else happened other than the mid season finale which was kind of lame but still not that exciting. It was quite disappointing overall.… Expand
  11. rjmeloniv
    Feb 16, 2015
    4
    The start of the season is nothing more than mediocre, it gradually got better with the governor story arc; good story telling, shining a new light on the villain. The mid season finale was very good ... too bad they threw away all of that potential by making the remainder of the season 90% filler - the other 10% is great but there is no way in hell that a 5 to 10 minutes of good TV makesThe start of the season is nothing more than mediocre, it gradually got better with the governor story arc; good story telling, shining a new light on the villain. The mid season finale was very good ... too bad they threw away all of that potential by making the remainder of the season 90% filler - the other 10% is great but there is no way in hell that a 5 to 10 minutes of good TV makes up for the pointless walking in circles (literally). (Note there were two episodes after the midseason finale that were worth watching)

    AMC's brilliant marketing tactics meant that the best and most tense parts of the episodes were usually on the end, and guess what? Cliff hangers! Now that you're amped to see what’s going to happen next, but guess what? Nothing does happen. Biggest blue balls in a TV series ever.

    I spent most of the time having the walking dead season 4 plays in the background as filler and to kill time because there was nothing better on TV at the time. Honestly if you haven't stopped at season 2/3 then you should do so now, or watch a youtube summary, I Guarantee you it'll be more entertaining than this snore fest.

    The only reason I'm giving this a 4 is because the first half of the season makes up for it. The writing is awful, and it gets worse each season. The walking dead season 4 contains maybe 2 to 3 good episodes, thank you amc.    … Expand
  12. Guitarfrom
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would say I would split season 4 into two names, the first half of the season would be called infection, and the second half would be called on the road. I remember season 4 clearly for those two main plots growing through this season. It's interesting to watch where our characters are now and how different the prison community is since the end of season 3. Also seeing the governor again with 2 episodes dedicated to his characters were really interesting, I enjoyed them and I liked how it didn't make him out to be this only crazed guy, but just a broken man. There's a couple episodes that really stood out in my mind and I like the themes they represented. Same thing with this season you have a lot of unnecessary hatred towards the show, while they're the minority they still do not really bring up good arguments towards their claims, again these are the kinds of people who claim they like character development till you find out they watch a terrible show that isn't written well what so ever.… Expand
  13. Michaelmcclain
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    Damn I really loved this season it almost became hopeless for our characters in season 4. Man it's been so great. I've even reading the comics and I really love how similar the comic and tv show is and really awesome.
  14. fbtimes
    Mar 30, 2015
    8
    With solid writing, beautiful cinematography, and great acting all around, the fourth season of The Walking Dead further proves that the series is one of the greatest additions to the zombie genre.
  15. SolInvicta
    Jun 9, 2016
    8
    It's inconsistent mostly in the first half, but season 4 of The Walking Dead boasts some of the best episodes of the entire series and finds a great balance between character development and thrilling action.
  16. fbtimesofficial
    Jul 25, 2015
    8
    With solid writing, beautiful cinematography, and great acting all around, the fourth season of The Walking Dead further proves that the series is one of the greatest additions to the zombie genre.
  17. Jarody
    Feb 11, 2018
    7
    For me, the first 7 episodes are really poor in Season 4 of The Walking Dead, they seem unessacary and I felt like I was wasting my time watching them, I just wanted to get back to the story. However, episode 8 is absolutely fantastic and the show continues on a decent run of episodes up until the finale. Yet again all the characters are fantastic and the writing is overall decent butFor me, the first 7 episodes are really poor in Season 4 of The Walking Dead, they seem unessacary and I felt like I was wasting my time watching them, I just wanted to get back to the story. However, episode 8 is absolutely fantastic and the show continues on a decent run of episodes up until the finale. Yet again all the characters are fantastic and the writing is overall decent but those first seven episodes bog down the season for me and the rest of the season, while good, doesn't live up to season 3.… Expand
  18. SrPepe
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    Excelente la primera mitad, pero muy aburrida la segunda .
  19. MercenaryofHate
    Mar 2, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 4 is probably my favorite season and because of one thing The Governor he gains even more power, meanwhile a deadly infectious disease develops in the prison taking lives and causing people like Carol to take extreme action against the infected. Carel is convicted by Rick and to ease tensions with Tyrone a formal member of The Governors Militia who's love one was killed by Carol to reduce the spreading of the virus is abandoned by Rick. The Governor meets a new group in the woods and develops a family-like relationship with them he also gains public appeal after endlessly wondering he makes friends with the camp who own a tank and consists of retired army officers. The disease kills many newcomers as eventually affecting segregating the infected until they die the group were able to beat the virus although Glenn was briefly infected, Meanwhile The Governor takes out all leadership around the camp and kills his former friend Salazar. He then gains the support of the people to launch an attack on Rick's group and the Prison. They kidnap Hershel and Michonne and arrive at the prison with a tank several cars, militiamen and weapons they state their demand is to have the prison and warn Rick if they don't get it they will either kill Michonne or Heshel. Rick denies and says that they can co-exist in the farm and that another battle wasn't a good idea. The Governor takes away his blade from Hershel's head seemingly convinced he than says "liar" and slices Hershel's neck and Rick's group retaliates by opening fire a battle erupts and Daryl destroys the tank. Rick's people fend of advancing militiamen and Rick ambushed the governor leading to a fight it ends when Michonne arrives and stabs the Governor in the back. The group retreat from the prison and Lilly a former militiamen kills the governor with a shot to the head. The group later separate as Tyrone, Mikka, Lizzie and Carol find a house and Rick and Caryl go back to their old neighborhood and a new group of Abraham, Bob Rosita, Eugene, Bob and Sasha form they all eventually try to reach Terminus a "sanctuary for all" Daryl joins a group called the claimers who take lying very seriously. Anyway Lizzie kills Mikka because she thinks zombies are just regular or whatever so Carol kills Lizzie because she is too dangerous and Tyrone and Carol head to terminus. The claimers encounter Ricks Group and plan to kill them so Daryl tries to stop them but is called a liar and attacked Rick,Michone and Carl fight the claimers kill all their members and Daryl rejoins the group they later arrive at terminus.Rick later notices Gareth's stolen watch and a firefight ensures between Terminus and Rick leading to the capture of Rick's group.. Season 4 is a action packed and explosive season and probably the peak of TWD it kills of the Governor and also leaves behind the Prison setting also how they depicted Terminus is captivating even though it is far from the truth. Meanwhile other characters like Daryl and Beth got closer towards each other, the group reunited, It also introduced us to Gareth another antagonist.… Expand
  20. ouiph879g7w8gd6
    Nov 28, 2016
    10
    good The best show on TV. Scary, dramatic, disgusting, romantic...........perfect!!!!! Don't miss it!!!!! Season 4 is gonna be amazing!!!!! Can't wait for the next episode!!!
  21. BlakDak666
    Aug 6, 2017
    7
    Season 4 is a good follow up to Season 3 and still towers over 1 and 2 by quality. There are some good moments as well, but unfortunately, certain moments fall flat or completely feel cliche for no reason. The second half also does a series of filler that merely branches the split groups back together by the finale and really it sorta underscores alot of what made Season 3 so good. TheSeason 4 is a good follow up to Season 3 and still towers over 1 and 2 by quality. There are some good moments as well, but unfortunately, certain moments fall flat or completely feel cliche for no reason. The second half also does a series of filler that merely branches the split groups back together by the finale and really it sorta underscores alot of what made Season 3 so good. The Governor loses alot of his edge and character before the mid finale and I was disappointed by the way he gets back into being a leader while introducing Tara. Despite the filler episodes, I found some scenes interesting and even endearing, like Daryl and Beth bonding, Rick fighting other survivors and other little smaller moments that at least held significance for me. I generally found the season to be good, but not great.… Expand
  22. 100tifiko
    Dec 30, 2017
    8
    Creo que la llegada de un villano tan presente no le hizo bien a la serie y aunque es un buen personaje no fue utilizado de la mejor manera en esta temporada.
    Aun así, seguía siendo una de las mejores series de la historia.
  23. Dragonfly44
    May 6, 2018
    10
    The Walking Dead is here to stay. Somehow this season manages to up the great things it had before. The zombies, humans vs humans, character development, gore, shocking scenes, sadness . . . . So much more than even that.

    Rating - 95%
  24. Aginagala
    Nov 5, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At this point in the walking dead characters development has come through so strongly that we get tense at the feeling of when someone could die. The return of a former villain and general writing of this season felt well structured, not slow and thoroughly loved it.… Expand
  25. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    7
    Most of the season keeps the excitement of the previous one, but at the end things get bad.
  26. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    Season 4 of The Walking Dead. Takes place a few months I am assuming after season 3. They have much bigger problems to worry about in this season than just zombies or humans as a violent disease swipes through the group. Not only must they fight to survive from zombies and humans they must also battle their way through this disease.
  27. Bruterake
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cara pra mim essa é a melhor temporada de the walking dead e duvido muito que umas das que vem mais pra frente vai passar essa. Finalmente tendo muita ação dentro da cadeia com o a trama da doença e com o governador se reerguendo pra atacar a prisão, cara a cena dele com a katana no velho ficou na minha cabeça muito tempo e pra melhorar ainda tem outros episódios memoráveis. Começando por aquele que o Rick morde o pescoço do cara e o da Carol com aquelas duas criança que uma é maluca lá nos zumbis meu Deus do céu muito boa essa temporada pico do entretenimento.… Expand
  28. Onlyclassicvg1
    Oct 20, 2021
    8
    Un hombre que dirige un pequeño asentamiento de supervivientes en Woodbury llamado El Gobernador (David Morrissey) causa problemas a Rick y compañía mientras buscan seguridad de los zombis.
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Emily Nussbaum
    Jan 3, 2014
    50
    The Walking Dead might have been one of [the ambitious modern horror series], using a grotesque story to go deep, letting grief and repulsion rile and unsettle us. Instead, it stumbles forward, disguised as prestige TV but devoid of a soul.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Oct 14, 2013
    80
    If the first two episodes are any indication, not only is the series not missing a beat, it's actually growing into itself to allow new storytelling possibilitie
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  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Oct 11, 2013
    70
    The challenge with any extended zombie narrative is striking the right balance between gut-munching action and undergraduate philosophy seminar, and the first two episodes this season are pretty talky.
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